From 10h ago 15.07 GMT Starmer has 'full confidence' in McSweeney - No 10 Keir Starmer has full confidence in his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, Downing Street has said. Asked if the prime minister agreed with calls for his chief of staff to be sacked, the prime minister’s official spokesperson said: It’s full confidence. Labour pressure group Mainstream has called for a “total overhaul of personnel” in Downing Street amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal. Share Updated at 16.13 GMT10h ago 15.07 GMT Starmer has 'full confidence' in McSweeney - No 10 Keir Starmer has full confidence in his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, Downing Street has said. Asked if the prime minister agreed with calls for his chief of staff to be sacked, the prime minister’s official spokesperson said: It’s full confidence.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2026 20:04 UTC